George robson, winner of the 1946 indy 500 anyone can drive a fast car, few can drive a car fast. Born in newcastle upon tyne, england, robson later moved to ontario and finally to the u. Winner george robson drives into enclosure where he is congratulated by crowd and embraced by his wife girlfriend. George robson born 24 feb 1909 newcastleupontyne, england. It reopened in time for the 1946 indianapolis 500, and canadian racing driver george robson took the checkered flag. Profile for racing driver george robson from united states. What you really see now is fitting the bill of number one driver, if you like, although we dont have one hes clearly the experienced one and hes the leader.
George has undoubtedly improved, he improved in his driving almost every weekend last year, said robson. Automobiles, racing automobile racing drivers further information on this record can be found at its source. George robson 09021946 lakewood speedway race he won 1946 indy 500 george barringer 09021946 lakewood speedway race al putnam 09151946 indiana state fairgrounds qualifying ted horn 10101948 duquoin state fairgrounds race. Robson, george, 19091946 indianapolis motor speedway speedway, ind. More than 300 of the worlds most exceptional vintage race cars will compete in 12 different sportscar vintage racing association svra classes on the 14turn, 2. We contacted the magazine about getting in touch with mr. The first postwar indianapolis 500 winner, he was killed in a multicar pileup at the lakewood speedway, atlanta. George russell has 621 photos and videos on their instagram profile.
Early death was an alltoocommon fate among race drivers in those days, unfortunately. I would like to build one myself one day, if i could get my hands on a kit. Britishborn george robson was the surprise winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 but his glorious. George robson nationality american born february 24, 1909 hometown newcastleupontyne, england died september 2, 1946 place of death atlanta, georgia racing highlights. George robson born 4 november 1985 is a retired english rugby union player. Janet guthrie was the first woman to qualify and compete in the indianapolis 500. George robinson george has been involved in karting since 1968 with many achievements both on and off the track. George robson racing career profile driver database.
Maybe thats why lou moore put connor in his baby blue crown car. George robson s great nephew, brian robson, is a good friend of mine from our go kart racing days in the 80s. It contained information about georges career and indy racing. Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports. This research was sponsored by grant award number 95ijcx0019 from the national institute of justice, u. Click on the site to see george robsons career results at that track glossary. George tex barringer died along with the 1946 indy 500 winner, george robson, in an accident at atlantas lakewood speedway on september 2, 1946. George robson racing driver, date of birth, place of birth. When he reached adulthood, he became an american citizen. A few car histories from the 1932 aaa pacific coast owners championship roster. He was very much at his peak because he had qualified for pole for that race and performed strongly since his surprise 500 victory.
Early death was an alltoocommon fate among race drivers in. Features vintage sprint car pic thread, 1965 and older only. In 1917 george and his family moved to ontario, canada when he was a small boy. Evaluation of the indianapolis police departments directed patrol project authors. Why williams isnt repeating a recent driver mistake the. George robson wins the 1946 indianapolis 500 racing. George barringer may 2, 1906 september 2, 1946 was an american racecar driver, active. Then i got my first 3 autographed cards from ligier bernard, blundell, comas. I just heard that george connor died wednesday in hesperia, california, usa. Now, after 26 years, you can find here over 3600 most precious scanned autographs of formula 1 drivers.
February 24, 1909 september 2, 1946 was a british born, naturalized american racing driver active in the 1940s. Lakewood speedway in atlanta played host to a aaa indy car race that featured open wheel hero ted horn, defending indianapolis 500 winner george robson and popular. George robson february 24, 1909 september 2, 1946 was a british born, naturalized american racing driver active in the 1940s. George barringer also perished in the dustshrouded tragedy. Jim dietz calling upon my years of experience, i froze at the controls. Buy any two 8x10 photos and get one for free this new 8x10 borderless photograph has been processed on. Automobiles, racing automobile racing drivers further information on this record can.
George connor had a long racing career and a reputation for being a solid driver who didnt often crash and would bring your car home in one piece. Spectators view the racing car wreckage in which driver george robson, winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 speedway race held earlier in may, was killed in a multiple smashup sept. Born in newcastle upon tyne, england, robson later moved to the. George robson and popular texas wheelman george barringer, along with eight other drivers, in a 100mile event in the sweltering georgia summer. When indy reopened after the war on memorial day, 1946, robson took it. Other drivers in race include jimmy jackson and paul russo. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Jun 19, 20 george robson, winner in 1946, was killed later the same year in a race at atlanta. Born in newcastle upon tyne, robson moved to the mount dennis. February 24, 1909 september 2, 1946 was a canadian racecar driver active in the 1940s.
May 24, 2016 it reopened in time for the 1946 indianapolis 500, and canadian racing driver george robson took the checkered flag. August 17 1947 tony bettenhausen won the aaa sanctioned george robson memorial 100 mile race on the 1 mile dirt oval good time park in goshen, new york. The racing world was still in mourning from the tragic crash two weeks earlier at atlantas dusty lakewood speedway in which the reigning indianapolis champion george robson and veteran driver george barringer died after they. May 24, 2016 spectators view the racing car wreckage in which driver george robson, winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 speedway race held earlier in may, was killed in a multiple smashup sept. Winner, george robson, indianapolis motor speedway, 1946. Lakewood speedway in atlanta played host to a aaa indy car race that. Brickyard vintage racing invitational the pedigree of the brickyard vintage racing invitational june 2021 at the indianapolis motor speedway is elite, for both machines and drivers. Motor racing driver and winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 race. Click on the site to see george robson s career results at that track. February 24, 1909 september 2, 1946 was a british born, canadian racing driver active in the 1940s. Features vintage sprint car pic thread, 1965 and older. May 21, 2015 tragically, winner robson was killed in a racing crash at atlanta later that year. Tragically, winner robson was killed in a racing crash at atlanta later that year.
Three months later, on labor day in 1946, many of the open wheel greats of the time gathered at lakewood speedway in atlanta. He jokingly said during an interview, all i had to do was keep turning left. George became a racer in the mid 1930s, initially in dirttrack racing. George, when he started racing, was a british citizen, but at death, had become a us citizen. Runner up in the overall euro endurance standings, runner up in euro endurance rotax class. George robson and he were killed in the same multicar pileup at the lakewood speedway in atlanta, georgia.
Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. George russell rokit williams racing driver the pace was slightly better than expected. It remains one of the most infamous days in georgia racing history. Lakewood speedway in atlanta played host to a aaa indy car race that featured open wheel hero ted horn, defending indianapolis 500 winner george robson and popular texas wheelman george barringer, along with eight other drivers, in a 100mile event. Canadian driver george robson took the win after battling jimmy jackson in a crash filled race that only had nine running cars at the finish. George robson was a british born, naturalized american racing driver active in the 1940s. Shackleford closed out the month of july 1946 with a repeat appearance at langhorne on the 21st where he won his preliminary heat race and finished second in the feature behind george robson, then again a week later at williams grove speedway where he won the semimain event then drove through the field to finish second behind ted horn after.
He has more than 40 years top level experience rebuilding 2 stroke engines for international racing. Lakewood speedway in atlanta played host to a aaa indy car race that featured open wheel hero ted horn, defending indianapolis 500 winner george robson and popular texas wheelman george barringer, along with eight other drivers, in a 100mile event in the sweltering georgia summer. George robson racing driver, date of birth, place of. I have been collecting formula 1 autographs since 1994. George robinson racing career profile driver database. Born in newcastle upon tyne, england, robson later moved to the mount dennis section of york, ontario, canada and finally to the united states in 1924, with his family settling in huntington park, california. Bill vukovich, indianapolis winner in 1953 and 1954, died in a smashup during the 1955 500mile race the 1955 champion, bob sweikert was killed later that year in a race at salem, indiana. Viewing the video, youll wonder how many of the drivers managed to survive this race, including mauri rose, who would win the indy 500 the following year. Jan 17, 2008 george connor had a long racing career and a reputation for being a solid driver who didnt often crash and would bring your car home in one piece. He then made his first xv debut for harlequins on 18 february 2006, when he came off. Stirling moss the cost of racing hasnt increased in thirty years. George robsons great nephew, brian robson, is a good friend of mine from our go kart racing days in the 80s.
Indy 500 winner george robson photo 8x10 indianapolis 1946. Old race cars indy cars ford motor company car and driver vintage racing car stuff girl photos indiana 1970s more information. Ted horn finished second followed by charles van acker, duke dinsmore and george connor. The race is remembered historically as a moment of firsts for the event. Jun 16, 2018 shackleford closed out the month of july 1946 with a repeat appearance at langhorne on the 21st where he won his preliminary heat race and finished second in the feature behind george robson, then again a week later at williams grove speedway where he won the semimain event then drove through the field to finish second behind ted horn after. George robson, winner in 1946, was killed later the same year in a race at atlanta. But three months later, on labor day, racing took robson. It was a spectacular wreck involving eight of the 11 starters at lakewood park in atlanta.
February 24, 1909 september 2, 1946 was a british born, naturalized american 1 racing driver active in the 1940s. See more ideas about indy car racing, racing and indy cars. I believe connor was the last surviving driver that raced in the indy 500 preworld war ii. Once again, george was the lead rokit williams racing driver across the line at the end of the grand prix, finishing p16 at the chequered flag ahead of teammate robert kubica in p17. His position is lock robson was a student at bromsgrove school and old swinford hospital robson played for england at both under 16 and under 18 level and made his first appearance for quins in the zurich a league during 2005. Spectators view the racing car wreckage in which driver george robson, winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 speedway race held earlier in.